The number of business insolvencies (liquidations and receiverships) in Scotland increased by 63% according to latest Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) figures.
In December 2021 there were 93 company insolvencies registered in Scotland, 63% higher than December 2020 and 4% higher than in December 2019.
This was comprised of 17 compulsory liquidations, 73 CVLs and three administrations. There were no CVAs or receivership appointments.
Historically, the volume of company insolvencies registered in Scotland has been driven by compulsory liquidations. However, since April 2020, there have been more than twice as many CVLs as compulsory liquidations.